IVY ARCH HOTEL
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Project Statements Site Analysis & Inspiration Concept & Process Schematic Floorplans Hotel Spaces Finishes & Furniture
PROJECT STATEMENTS
Problem Statement This project is a 29,742.1 square foot boutique hotel located in Melbourne, Australia, right outside the city’s center on the south side of the Yarra River. The goal is to connect the guests in the hotel to nature in order to create a healthy and positive atmosphere through biophilic design.
Thesis Statement The health and well-being of humans is directly and positively affected by the use of natural elements and physical plants in a space.
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SITE ANALYSIS & INSPIRATION
Site Analysis Location: Melbourne, Australia Address: 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia City Population: 4,870,000 City Area: 3,900 Square Miles Building Area: 29,742.1 square feet Biophilic & Wellness Considerations Views: Located right off the Yarra River Daylight: Site located away from high rise building for ample natural daylight Transit: 1 minute walking distance from public transportation Location: 3 minute walking distance from the hub of the city
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EVAN WALKER BRIDGE
IVY ARCH HOTEL
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Inspiration The hotel’s design is inspired by the Evan Walker Bridge, located a couple of blocks from the site. The main take away from the bridge is the man-made elements contrasting the natural elements. Ivy Arch Hotel captures this through materiality, forms, fixtures, and feature pieces.
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CONCEPT & PROCESS
Concept Statement Inspired by the Evan Walker Bridge located on the Yarra River, a couple of blocks away from the hotel’s site, the hotel focuses on the contrast of man-made and natural elements. The bridge has its own contrasting feature of the natural arch and the rigid triangle, although the layout of the hotel is based off of the Yarra River intersecting the bridge. The contrasting elements are seen throughout the space in numerous ways and incorporating the natural elements helps amplify biophilic design.
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Lobby/Reception
Amenities
Kitchen
Restaurant
Guest Rooms
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Process Work Bridge studies, parti diagram iterations and process work
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SCHEMATIC FLOORPLANS
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Level 01 Floorplan NTS
1. Entrance 2. Lounge 3. Administrative Office 4. Reception
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5. Back of House 6. Luggage Room 7. Back of House Kitchen 8. Atrium
9. Restaurant 10. Restroom
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Level 02 Floorplan NTS
1. Queen Suite 2. Queen Guest Room 3. Double Guest Room
4. ADA Guest Room 5. Fitness Center
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Level 03 Floorplan NTS
1. Queen Suite 2. Queen Guest Room 3. Double Guest Room
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4. ADA Guest Room 5. Gaming Center/Lounge
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Level 04 Floorplan NTS
1. Queen Suite 2. Queen Guest Room 3. Double Guest Room
4. ADA Guest Room 5. Spa
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Rooftop Floorplan NTS
1. Bar/Restaurant 2. Lounge Area
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3. Public Restroom
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HOTEL SPACES
Biophilic & Wellness Considerations Natural Materials: Use of reclaimed driftwood, marble, and living plants Curved Forms: The reception desk and ceiling feature curve instead of having a harsh corner. Movement: Located right across from the reception is a monumental staircase to promote guests to use the stairs instead of the elevator Daylight: Reception is located next to the atrium that provides daylight throughout the hotel
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Reception
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Atrium
Atrium The full-height atrium allows daylight to flood onto each floor. It offers guests views of the Yarra River regardless of what floor or room they are staying in. The shell of the atrium symbolizes the man-made element of this space, while the materials, furniture selection, and the lighting feature piece provide the natural elements. The feature piece mimics the natural form of the arch from the Evan Walker Bridge and it draws guests eyes throughout the whole atrium.
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Restaurant
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Restaurant This restaurant is open to both the public and hotel guests. It has a fresh and bright atmosphere with a visual connection to the atrium to prompt outside patrons to become future guests at Ivy Arch Hotel. Biophilic design is present in the restaurant through natural and locally sourced materials, plenty of daylight, living plants, and views of the Yarra River.
Wellness Amenities All the amenities in Ivy Arch exemplify health and wellness elements. The fitness center promotes movement within guests, while the gaming center encourages socialization and relaxation. The spa offers services that benefit the guest’s physical and mental health. Each amenity can be seen through the atrium which encourages guests to use them to better their health.
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Queen Suite
QUEEN GUEST ROOM
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DOUBLE GUEST ROOM
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CLOSET
DRAWERS
MINI FRIDGE & COFFEE STATION
GUEST ROOM BUILT IN STORAGE
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COUCH
180 ° ROTATING TELEVISION
MINI FRIDGE & COFFEE STATION
BUILT IN SHELVING
DRAWERS
QUEEN SUITE BUILT IN STORAGE
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QUEEN SUITE
Rooftop Bar & Lounge
FINISHES & FURNITURE
Material Selection
All finishes were inspired by man-made and natural elements. Concrete and metal are the main man-made materials that are seen throughout the hotel. Reclaimed wood, marble, leather, and plants are used to soften up the space and connect the guests to nature.
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SOURCES Inspiration
Genkin, Ilya. “Best Melbourne Sunrise and Sunset Photography Locations.” Fine Art Landscape Photography, Travel Photography - Ilya Genkin Australian Landscape Photographer, www.genkin. org/travel/australia/melbourne-best-photography-locations.shtml.
Finishes
“Leather0015.” Textures.com, www.textures.com/download/leather0015/3169. “Feather Step Driftwood.” Touch of Color Flooring, shop.touchofcolorflooring.com/products/featherstep-driftwood “Discover the Best Free Resources of Concrete.” Freepik, 7 Aug. 2019, www.freepik.com/freephotos-vectors/concrete. byPSDgraphics.com, Posted. “Metal Textures.” PSD Graphics, 18 Jan. 2009, www.psdgraphics.com/ textures/metal-textures/. “Wood-1920x1200.” Living Nature, 17 Apr. 2015, www.livingnature.nl/wood-1920x1200/. “ADAIR MUSTARD Faux Leather Upholstery Vinyl Fabric - Distributor Wholesale.” Decorative Fabrics Direct, www.decorativefabricsdirect.com/ADAIR-MUSTARD-Faux-Leather-UpholsteryVinyl-Fabric-p/1914713.htm. “White Marble Texture Background Pattern with High Resolution.” 123RF, www.123rf.com/ photo_110287307_white-marble-texture-background-pattern-with-high-resolution-.html. “DHX Media.” FilzFelt, www.filzfelt.com/index.php?/shop/product/duet. “DHX Media.” FilzFelt, www.filzfelt.com/index.php?/shop/product/rain.
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